Rainbow

Well I've done some Tai Chi and I'm feeling at one again with The Spirit of Cables so have just ordered a USB A to USB 2.0 B and it will be here by Friday. (Thank you Spirit of Cables and thank you Amazon). Then I can plug it all together - (assuming it really is the right cable this time as I'm hoping the Spirit of Cables will let me know through one of you guys before then if it isn't) - and be welcomed into the wonderful world of music production! Where I have absolutely no idea what will happen. But I do know I have to be okay with not having an actual clue about any of it. And I have to overcome the false belief that I will never be able to learn how to do it. Because why not. Got to start somewhere 😊💛🌈

Okay - I think I found out. Apparently there is a USB 2.0 B and a USB 3.0 B !!!!!!!!! I appear to have the USB 3.0 B and possibly it is the USB 2.0 B that is actually needed for the piano. Is it ? Does anyone know? ARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Not that finding the right cable is a frustrating process or anything. Wouldn't it be nice if it said WHICH USB connection it is on the back of the piano instead of just "USB". Because how are you supposed to know there are a GAZILLION different types of USB connection? And can someone please tell me whether it IS a USB 2.0 B I need? And are there any more sub-categories I need to know about? USB 2.0 B type x? USB 2.0 B type y? I HATE cables! I did well persuading myself to be excited about cables last time but flipping heck. THIS is why I have always hated them. Because it's hard to find the information on which one you need and then you get the wrong one. Twice. And then you consider giving up altogether and living in a cave with a penny whistle 😊💛🌈

Hi! I now have a USB A to USB B cable but the "B" bit is too big! It's the bit that goes in the back of the piano. So can anyone tell me which cable I actually need? 3rd time lucky I am hoping 😊💛🌈

Thank you so much! That's great! Yes, I'm going to try using it as a Midi controller. Woo hoo! I'm off to Amazon to order a USB cable now. I have never been so excited about cables in my life! 💛🌈

Could someone help me out with how to best connect the Privia PX-5S to a Focusrite 4i4 to a mac? As far as I can see, looks like the lead that came with the Focusrite is the one that connects to a computer. So now I just need to connect the piano to the Focusrite. Am I right in thinking I can choose to do this either by midi cables or a usb cable? I REALLY wanted to set this up today but I only ordered one midi cable and from what I've read I would need 2, one from piano midi in to focusright midi out and one from focusrite midi in to piano midi out? But as I'm gonna have to order a new cable either way, I'm now wondering whether it might be better to order a usb cable instead? Looks like the Focusrite came with a USB C to USB A? Did it? I'm really not sure. Am I right in thinking I would need a USB A to USB B to put the A end in the computer and the B end in the piano? And then also connect the Focusrite to the computer with the cable it came with? So I just need a USB A to USB B cable? Is that right? That's the normal rectangular USB in the computer to the square one in the back of the piano? I also read that connecting a midi controller keyboard via USB means you can power it through that connection, thus removing the need for the keyboard's power cable? Is that true when you are using a Privia PX-5S as your midi keyboard or does that only work with small midi controller keyboards? Should I keep the power cable plugged in? ✨Thank you for any help!✨ Please assume no technological knowledge on my part with your reply! I have literally only ever used my piano as a piano and know pretty much nothing yet about audio interfaces, music production or cables. I will be so excited when I can actually set this up though! And Happy Easter!✨🥚🌼🐣🌸🐇🦋✨ 🌈

Thank you so much for your reply! Because of your answer I have been able to start experimenting with different frequencies today! Have been looking at various theories regarding the potential benefits of 432 Hz and 444 Hz and watching videos with sand formations and water droplets etc. Anyway, it's all very interesting, and it's so nice to be able to try my own music out at different frequencies. Very much appreciate your help. 💛🌈

1. Does anyone know HOW to tune the Casio PX-5S to 432 Hz? 2. In case I like the new frequency, is there a way to keep it at that tuning even after turning off and turning on? 3. When using it with Focusrite 4i4 and Ableton Live 10 Suite (both new - total beginner! - am about to connect it all together today and hope to record something), do I need to alter any settings on either of those for 432 Hz or is changing the tuning on the piano enough? Thank you for any help! Please be detailed and clear with instructions and gear them towards a technological newbie - thanks! ✨🙏✨ 🌈